Senior FP&A Manager

About Us

At Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. For over 30 years, we've empowered 2,200+ independent travel agents worldwide, helping them build successful businesses while providing deeply personal, human connections with their customers. Supported by a talented team of over 400 people in our Support Offices, we create unique travel experiences that keep customers coming back.

Named the Best Place to Work in Travel (2022) and ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work (2023, 2024 & 2025), we’re expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional individuals to join our Head Office team.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior FP&A manager to play a pivotal role in transforming our Financial Planning & Analysis capability. This is a highly commercial, technically strong and influential role, responsible for owning the financial planning models that underpin business decision-making—from P&L through to cash flow and balance sheet impacts.

The successful candidate will combine deep financial modelling expertise with outstanding business partnering skills, enabling Executive Directors and senior stakeholders to make informed strategic decisions. They will own and continuously develop the FP&A data model, champion automation and AI across the finance function, and help shape a modern, insight led finance capability.

• Own and develop the integrated financial model, including scenario analysis, sensitivities and strategic business cases.
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and strategic planning, continuously improving methodologies, processes and governance.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and scalability of all FP&A outputs.
• Lead insightful month-end performance analysis, identifying key financial and operational drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Own the finance data model and partner with Data and Technology teams to improve data quality, accessibility and commercial insight.
• Champion AI, automation and emerging technologies to improve forecasting, reporting efficiency and decision-making.
• Partner with Executive Directors and senior leaders to provide clear, commercially focused financial insight and constructive challenge.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Significant experience in a senior FP&A or Commercial Finance role.
• Proven expertise developing integrated financial models linking P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Advanced Excel modelling skills.
• Strong understanding of financial planning methodologies.
• Excellent commercial acumen.
• Experience partnering with Executive teams and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience improving finance processes through automation.

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
• 1 day paid charity day
• Company events and incentives
• 3x salary death in service benefit
• Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free breakfast and beverages

Travel Counsellors is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, or any protected characteristic. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will make every effort to accommodate reasonable adjustments where required. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and encourage all to apply.